There’s one thing that I constantly run into when talking to gardeners who are interested in growing roses:A sense of being overwhelmed. There seems
How to Water Dracaena Plants
12.06.2023 - 01:08 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
How to Water Dracaena PlantsI wish I had a dollar for every time someone told me they were swearing off Dracaena plants because they keep dying.
I’d be able to afford a lot more houseplants!
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Invariably, those poor souls struggling with their dragon trees and mother-in-law’s tongues are seeing their plants suffering, so they add more water.
But I’ve got bad news for you – nine times out of 10, the plant is struggling because it’s already too wet.
Dracaena species like it dry. They don’t want all that water.
There’s even a sign hanging in my favorite plant shop that reads: “I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you’re overwatering your snake plant.”
So, yeah. Figuring out the watering situation when you’re growing dracaena is a challenge, but it’s one you’re going to have to tackle if you want them to thrive.
That’s what we’re going to help you figure out in this guide. Here’s everything we’ll go over:
Dracaena species are the type of plants where less is more when it comes to irrigation. You need to take a hands-off approach to keep them happy.
If you need a refresher on how to grow these houseplants, check out our guide.
Ready to do less in order to accomplish more? Then here we go.
How Much Water Do Dracaena Plants Need?Let’s just get this out of the way, first: How much water do these plants actually need?
Not very much!
The potting medium should be about three-quarters dry before you water it again. If you were to stick your pointer finger into the soil, it should be dry to the second knuckle.
Having said all that, they do need moderate humidity, which isn’t the same thing as wet soil.
Whatever you can do to raise
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